endocrine system'

Question 1

what is a horomon?

Answer 1

chemical signal sent by a glan

Question 2

what is the endocrine system?

Answer 2

The glands and organs that make hormones and release them directly into the blood so they can travel to tissues and organs all over the body.

Question 3

what is the master gland?

Answer 3

pituitary gland (not appart of the brain)

Question 4

what does the pituitary gland do?

Answer 4

tells the body what to do
tells other glands to release hormones

Question 5

does the thyroid do?

Answer 5

produces the hormon thyroxine which regulates our metabolisum

Question 6

where is the thyroid?

Answer 6

neck

Question 7

what is negative feedback?

Answer 7

the process where the pituitary gland brings the levels of hormones back to the same (too much thyroxine so it will lower it by lowering the amount of hormones released)

Question 8

what are all of the glands?

Answer 8

pituitary gland
thayroid gland
pancreas
adrenilan gland
kidneys
testies/overies

Question 9

when is the adrenilan glan used?

Answer 9

flight or fight situation

Question 9

whats the difference between endocrine system and nervous system?

Answer 9

endo
.takes longer to take effect
.lasts longer
transported by blood
nervous
.very fast
.effect doesn’t last long
eletrical impulses

Question 10

what does the hypothalamus do

Answer 10

Temperature Regulation, Hormone Regulation, tells your body when you are Thirst or Hunger, Sleep and Wakefulness and Emotional Responses